To commit S. 353 to the committee on judiciary. (p. 1885-2)

On Mar 13, 1882, the House voted 73–96 (S 353). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–93, Democrats 68–1, Others 5–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 73
No: 96
Did not vote: 136
Date: Mar 13, 1882

By party

Democrats68 yes · 1 no · 67 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 93 no · 62 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Williams Cassidy D-NV voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To commit S. 353 to the committee on…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-60/to-commit-s-353-to-the-committee-on-judiciary (accessed 2026-10-17).